Manufacturing Operations Manager

UFP Industries; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations at a plant in Alabama. You will develop production schedules, coordinate with other departments, and forecast inventory needs to meet cost and productivity goals.

The role requires leadership to coach staff, manage performance, and maintain safety standards. Experience in production supervision and MS Office proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related discipline or field.
• Minimum two years of experience as production supervisor or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Formulates long and short-range business plans and goals.
• Ensure plant assets are properly managed and safeguarded.
• Staffs assigned operations to meet production levels with cost objectives.
• Ensures employees are properly trained.
• Supervises activities directly or through supervisors and lead operators.
• Coaches and develops subordinates, evaluates performance and initiates corrective action.
• Establishes work center operation efficiency standards.
• Monitors performance to efficiency and quality standards and initiates corrective action.
• Conducts performance reviews in accordance with policy.
• Ensures yard conditions and housekeeping meet company standards.
• Monitors expenses and initiates corrective action.
• Analyzes production operations and workflows and recommends improvements.
• Monitors output, reduces yields and scrap to optimize resources.
• Manages inventory, rotates stock and participates in month-end inventory.
• Ensures machinery is properly maintained.
• Orders supplies, initiates purchase orders, and approves timecards and incentives.
• Manages finished goods packaging as required.
• Prepares reports and logs as required.
• Participates in Safety Committee and adheres to OSHA policies and procedures.
• Ensures operations comply with laws, regulations, and company policy.

Skills

Staff management

Operations optimization

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

UFP Industries is seeking a Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations at a plant in Alabama. You will develop production schedules, coordinate with other departments, and forecast inventory needs to meet cost and productivity goals.

The role requires leadership to coach staff, manage performance, and maintain safety standards. Experience in production supervision and MS Office proficiency are preferred.